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Oil and the Price of Corn Flakes

Lately, I’ve blogged a lot about mental health (and the two books I’ve done on that topic), but today I’m going to switch gears. For optimum mental health, I’ve learned I need to have hobbies or interests. One of those interests is getting my 401K (which is technically now an IRA) to grow in the midst of a turbulent market. […]

Stock Market News for February 13, 2015 – Zacks Investment …

Benchmarks ended in the green on Thursday after a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine boosted investor confidence. Moreover, encouraging earnings results including those from Cisco and TripAdvisor helped markets register solid gains. A rally in oil prices also boosted energy shares. However, disappointing economic data on the domestic front eroded some of the day’s gains. The Nasdaq reached its […]

STTG Market Recap Feb 12, 2015 – Stock Trading To Go

VIDEO UPDATE: Market analysis + CANSLIM stock picks.Thursday was a strong day for indexes as they gapped up at the open and buyers were firm all day.  The S&P 500 gained 0.96% and the NASDAQ 1.18%.  As expected it seems all those threats from Greece on their debt are falling away as most expected.  This has been a pattern for […]

Stock Market News for January 30, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Rebound in oil prices and positive earnings results helped benchmarks end in the green on Thursday. Shares of major companies including Facebook and Ford Motor gained following their solid earnings results yesterday. Meanwhile, rally in McDonald’s shares also had a positive impact on markets. Moreover, encouraging initial claims report also boosted investor sentiment.For a look at the issues currently facing […]

Stocks sag at the close; January finishes on weak note | Stock …

Originally published January 30, 2015 at 5:54 AM | Page modified January 31, 2015 at 2:29 AMThe U.S. stock market capped a rough month Friday, delivering its third loss in five days and extending its declines for the year.All told, the Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 3 percent in January, its worse monthly performance in a year. While the […]

Stock Market News for January 19, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks ended a five-day losing streak on Friday after energy shares recovered following a rally in oil prices. Oil prices registered their first weekly gain in last eight weeks on Friday. Meanwhile, investors remained focused on mixed economic data and corporate earnings. Investors also assessed Swiss National Bank’s surprise decision to do away with its long-standing decision of fixing the […]

Stock Market News for January 12, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks snapped two-straight days of solid gains to end in the red on Friday as decline in average hourly wages dented investor sentiment despite strong nonfarm payroll data. Moreover, slump in oil prices after gaining for two-consecutive days also dampened investor confidence. Benchmarks also ended the volatile week in the negative territory.For a look at the issues currently facing the […]

STTG Market Recap Jan 7, 2015 – Stock Trading To Go

Quick note – Please take our quarterly reader survey here; just 3 quick questions to help us continue to serve you. Thanks!Watch tonight’s video market recap on my Ticker.tv channel, Mark333.Indexes had a decent bounce back day as oil finally stopped its relentless drop and some news in the housing sector helped to lift spirits.    In Europe, Germany left open […]

Stock Market News for December 29, 2014 – Zacks Investment …

Benchmarks hit another record high on Friday as investors continued to cheer encouraging economic scenario on the domestic front. However, the trading volume remained low as most of investors were enjoying extended Christmas holiday. The Dow registered 38th record high and the S&P 500 posted 52nd record close on Friday, while the Nasdaq finished at the highest since Mar 2000. […]

Grand Central: Rising Dollar and Falling Oil Could Be Recipe for a U.S. Asset Boom

The Wall Street Journal’s Daily Report on Global Central Banks for Thursday, December 11, 2014:Sign up for the newsletter: http://on.wsj.com/grandcentralsignupHighlightsHilsenrath’s Take: Rising Dollar and Falling Oil Could Be Recipe for a U.S. Asset Boom
Bank of Canada Says Housing Prices, Debt Pose Stability Risk
China Injects $65 Billion Into Banking System
Weak Demand for Loans Raises Hopes for ECB Stimulus
Russian Central Bank Raises Rates […]